PL6 6WU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 6WU

PL6 6WU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This PL6 6WU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL6 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL6 6WU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 6WU, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL6 6WU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tamar Way with total crimes: 6
  • Foxtor Close with total crimes: 4
  • Jubilee Road with total crimes: 3

PL6 6WU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA-35.29%
Other theft6NA50.00%
Drugs3NA200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-71.43%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%
Public order2NA100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17NA54.55%
Anti-social behaviour7NA-30.00%
Other theft4NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA50.00%
Burglary3NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-75.00%
Drugs1NA-75.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour10NA66.67%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Drugs4NA100.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19NA-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA200.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA-14.29%
Drugs2NA-33.33%
Other theft1NA-50.00%
Public order1NA-80.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25NA56.25%
Anti-social behaviour7NA75.00%
Public order5NA150.00%
Drugs3NA200.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-20.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28NA86.67%
Anti-social behaviour5NA-16.67%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202411
June 202419
May 202425
April 202416
March 202428
February 202415

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL6 6WU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tamar Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Foxtor Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Jubilee Road
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 4. Cheriton Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Anzac Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Guy Miles Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Coombe Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wanstead Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Duncombe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kedlestone Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Valiant Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lamerton Close
    Total1
    Public order1